Uses of Dutasteride+Silodosin

The combination of Dutasteride + Silodosin is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Therapeutic Category

Dutasteride: 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors

Silodosin: Alpha blockers

How Dutasteride+Silodosin works

Dutasteride shrinks the size of an enlarged prostate by reducing the production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone in the body that causes abnormal prostate enlargement. Silodosin improves urine flow and reduces other urinary symptoms associated with BPH by relaxing the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder and prostate. Collectively, they reduce the signs and symptoms of BPH.

Common side effects of Dutasteride+Silodosin

• feeling dizzy or faint while changing position
• problems with ejaculation
• cloudy urine
• impotence, decrease in sex drive

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity
• chest pain
• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash with redness and lumps, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, mouth, and tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)

Health Tips for Dutasteride+Silodosin

• Take Dutasteride + Silodosin exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not increase or decrease the dosage without consulting your doctor
• Alongside medication, adopting a healthy lifestyle can complement your treatment. This includes eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, and getting enough sleep
• Do not take any additional medications or supplements without consulting your healthcare provider, as they may interfere with the effectiveness or safety of finasteride and tamsulosin
• Before taking Dutasteride + Silodosin, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you are scheduled for any upcoming eye surgery (cataract) or feeling dizzy or faint while standing up
• During treatment with Dutasteride + Silodosin, your doctor will regularly monitor your serum PSA levels (prostate specific antigen) to rule out risk of unwanted side effects
• Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant should not come in contact with Dutasteride + Silodosin as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus
• Men taking Dutasteride + Silodosin should use condom during sexual intercourse to prevent seminal exposure of this medicine to their partners